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1)
What is copyrighting?
2) Why should I copyright my music?If you want to be
sure that no one else can use your song (recording, airplay, etc.) without
authorization, then you must copyright your work.
3) What can happen without copyright protection? Anyone can claim
the rights to your creation. If you go to court without copyright protection,
it is your responsibility to prove when you wrote the song and that you
in fact are the author.
4) What is the difference between copyrighting and publishing music?Copyrighting a work simply grants exclusive rights to the author to reap any benefits from the publishing of the work by any party. A song is considered published when it meets the following requirements: 1) Your song
has been recorded and aired on a radio or television station.
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Here is the myth:
"Make a copy of the song and mail it to yourself. Take it to the post office by hand and ask the clerk to postmark it over the seal on the back. That way you have a sealed, dated item by a government official."
Result: No copyright, will not stand up in court.
The Library of Congress Copyright office in Washington D.C. will send you a packet on copyrighting procedures upon request.
The Library of Congress Copyright Office
101 Independence Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
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